Features

Feb 22
2 min

Teneshia Hudspeth: A leap of faith

Teneshia Hudspeth is Harris County’s newly elected clerk—the first Black woman to ever hold this position.

Oct 28, 2020
2 min

Jaimy Blanco: Uplifting people beyond their surrounding circumstances

Jaimy Blanco is a businesswoman and a Republican U.S. House of Representatives candidate for Texas’ 29th Congressional District.

Oct 26, 2020
3 min

Sima Ladjevardian: Ensuring the American Dream for others

Sima Ladjevardian is running for United States Congressional District 2. As an immigrant, Sima understands the American Dream.

Oct 19, 2020
3 min

Elizabeth Hernandez: When there's a will, there's a way

Passionate, tenacious, and persevering are three words to describe Elizabeth Hernandez – a Latinx woman candidate for the U.S. Congress.

Feb 24, 2020
3 min

Amanda Edwards: Filling the needed spaces

Amanda Edwards is running in the Democratic primary to serve as the next United States Senator, facing eleven other candidates.

Oct 9, 2019
3 min

Abbie Kamin: "You don't need permission to run."

Abbie Kamin is a civil rights attorney and neighborhood advocate running for Houston City Council in District C.

Sep 10, 2018
5 min

Dr. Jennifer Cantu: Running on "Sweat Equity"

Dr. Jennifer Cantu, a Laredo, Texas native, is a democrat challenging incumbent Phil Stephenson for Texas HD 85.

Jul 19, 2018
4 min

Juli Mathew: Standing strong in the face of adversity

Juli Mathew is running for County Court of Law #3 in Fort Bend County which encompasses twelve cities outside of Houston, Texas.

Jun 18, 2018
5 min

Meghan Scoggins: Turning obstacles into success

Meghan Scoggins is running for Texas House of Representatives, District 28. Scoggins left the Democratic primary election victoriously.

May 3, 2018
4 min

Irma Cauley: "Where the rubber meets the road"

After serving as the Brazos County Commissioner for Precinct 4 for 9 years, Irma Cauley overcame challengers in the recent primary.

Mar 8, 2018
4 min

Norma Torres Mendoza: "Using my voice is a survival mechanism"

Norma Torres Mendoza is an advocate for Latinx communities, prided on her continual dedication to education and immigration policy.

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